The Legacy Cardiology nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

The Cardiology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) promotes professional development and the advancement of nursing practice, facilitates the provision of quality, evidence based care and is a change agent/role model.  The CNS demonstrates a firm clinical knowledge base in specialty practice and systems theory.  The CNS conducts and facilitates patient care consultation and provides resources to assess the impact and appropriateness of practice on patient outcomes.

The CNS uses clinical nursing expertise in diagnosis and treatment to prevent, remediate, or alleviate illness and promote health with a defined specialty population CNS practice is the translation of clinical expertise into nursing care provided either directly or by influencing nurses and nursing personnel through evidence-based nursing care standards. CNS practice also influences systems to mobilize, change, or transform these systems to facilitate expertly designed nursing intervention. Some CNSs may expand their nursing practice to include prescriptive authority for pharmacologic agents to augment the care that they are responsible and accountable to provide.

Education:

Graduate education with preparation as a CNS as required by state licensure.

Experience:

Clinical experience requirements are dependent upon the specific position, and include a minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.

1. Current Oregon state RN licensure and DEA certificate, fully compliant with state requirements for Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
2. Current ACLS from the American Heart Association.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you